Puppetry in Odisha
Odisha is perhaps the country’s only State where four forms of puppetry thrive — shadow puppetry; rod puppetry, where wooden puppets are hoisted up on stage with a metal rod…
Indus civilisation developed around extinct river: study
Context: Contrary to current belief, it was the departure of a large river — not its arrival — that triggered the growth of Indus urban centres that developed in what…
Chennai makes it to UNESCO’s list
Chennai has been included in the list of UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network for its rich musical tradition. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the inclusion of the Tamil Nadu capital which…
UNESCO award for Srirangam temple
The Sri Ranganathaswamy temple at Srirangam has bagged an award of merit from UNESCO for protecting and conserving cultural heritage, thus becoming the first temple from Tamil Nadu to grab…
Secret cavity found in Great Pyramid
Scientists have found a previously undiscovered hidden chamber in Egypt’s Great Pyramid of Giza, the first such discovery in the structure since the 19thcentury. In a report published in the…
The renewed debate on Tipu Sultan
What is the mainstream narrative on Tipu Sultan? Tipu was the son of Haider Ali, a professional soldier who climbed the ranks in the army of the Wodeyar king of…
Deep Dharohar
Minister of State (Independent charge) for Culture inaugurated “Deep Dharohar” organized by the Ministry of Culture. Features of Deep Dharohar: To reclaim the lost classical and folk traditions of Deepawali…
International Conference on Dialogue of Civilizations – IV
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Ministry of Culture, Government of India, in collaboration with National Geographic Society is hosting an international conference on “Dialogue of Civilizations – IV” from…
Bakhshali, Jambudvipa and India’s role in science
London’s Science Museum on Tuesday unveiled a new exhibition that traces India’s contribution to science and technology over the past 5,000 years. The Bakhshali manuscript, loaned to the exhibition by…
The Napier Museum building
The Napier Museum building, with its unique architectural style, stands apart from all the other heritage structures in and around Thiruvananthapuram. Set in the sprawling grounds of the Public Gardens,…
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